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UPDATED Aug 7, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
Aug 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
New Glenn explosion traced to BE-4 engine oxygen valve
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Blue Origin says a liquid oxygen valve in a BE-4 engine caused the May New Glenn explosion.
WHO: Dave Limp (Blue Origin CEO)
WHAT: Blue Origin traced the May 28 New Glenn explosion to a main liquid oxygen valve on a BE-4 engine.
WHEN: Reported Aug 5, 2026 at 6:30 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The anomaly originated at the main oxygen valve on one of the BE-4 engines.
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